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The Mercury mission, particularly NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft, has significantly advanced our understanding of Mercury's geology, atmosphere, and magnetic field. It revealed that the planet has a surprisingly large iron core and a thin exosphere, primarily composed of sodium. Additionally, MESSENGER provided insights into Mercury's surface composition and the presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters. Overall, the mission has enhanced our knowledge of how terrestrial planets evolve and the processes that shape their characteristics.

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